Balloon catheter aims to supercharge blood flow to heart and brain during arrest
NCT ID NCT05444049
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new device called NEURESCUE in 6 adults experiencing in-hospital cardiac arrest. The device is a balloon catheter inserted through the leg artery that inflates to redirect blood flow to the heart and brain. The goal was to see if it could be deployed quickly and safely alongside standard CPR.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
NEURESCUE device (a balloon catheter inserted into the femoral artery to redirect blood flow to the upper body)
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could help improve blood flow to vital organs during cardiac arrest, potentially increasing the chances of survival.
What could go wrong
This is a very small feasibility study with only 6 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The device is still experimental and may not improve outcomes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Long Beach Medical Center
Long Beach, California, 90806, United States